SportsClash Games Player Guide
Use our detailed Player Guide to learn about how to select your contests, make your picks, edit your selections, and collect your winnings! This user guide will help you draft a winning team and give you the best strategies to maximize your lineup potential.
Create An Account
If you don’t have an account on SportsClash yet, you can easily create one. From the SportsClash homepage either click on the “Get Started” button or the Sign-Up link in the upper right.
On the Sign-Up screen, simply enter a Username, a valid email address, and a password, then click the Sign Up button or Sign Up with Facebook or Google to create your account and start clashing!
By signing up, you agree you are at least 18 years old and agree to our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
Types of Contests
Must Fill
Must Fill contests will not run if the contest is not filled by the contest start time. This type of contest has an established prize pool and payouts; however, they will only be paid if the contest runs by being full at the contest start time. All entry fees will be refunded if the contest is not full at the contest start time.
Build Up
Build Up contests do not have a pre-defined total prize pool and payout amounts. The total prize pool and payouts increase with every new entry into the contest. The final total prize pool and payout amounts will be determined by the entry fee and total entries in the contest when it starts. This type of contest is guaranteed to run with the total prize pool and payouts at the contest start time. The more entrants the bigger the prize pool grows!
Guaranteed
Guaranteed contests have a set total prize pool and payout amounts. The established prizes will be paid out even if the contest does not reach the total possible entries. This type of contest is guaranteed to run with the set total prize pool and payout amounts.
Guaranteed+
A Guaranteed+ contest is a hybrid between a Guaranteed contest and a Build Up contest. Guaranteed+ contests have a minimum total prize pool and payout amounts set, but they can grow beyond that if the number of entries in the contest begins to exceed that threshold. When the number of entries exceeds the minimum total prize pool and payout amounts set, then the total prize pool and payouts will increase with every new entry into the contest. This type of contest is guaranteed to run with at least the minimum total prize pool and payout amounts. However, the more entrants the bigger the prize pool grows!
Contest Entry
Single Entry
A contest that is set up to allow only one entry per user. You can identify these contests will the absence of any icon.
Multi-Entry
A contest that is set up to allow more than one entry per user. You can identify these contests by the icon, where the number following the “M” indicates how many entries a user can have in the contest.
Entry Fee
The Entry Fee for a contest is set and will not change once a contest is created. The Entry fee is the amount that will be deducted from your account balance for each entry in a contest.
Find a Contest
To find a contest to join, click on the Lobby menu. On the Lobby page, use the various filters and view options to find a contest that fits your interests. Filters/View include:
- Sport – Use the Sports filter dropdown to select either a single sport, multiple sports, or all events
- Entry Fee – Use the Entry Fee slider to determine the range of entry fees to display
- Contest Type – Use the Contest Type filter dropdown to select a contest type or style (Guaranteed, Guaranteed+, Build Up, Must Fill, Single Entry, Multi-Entry)
- Sort by – Use the Sort By dropdown to sort by Prize Pool or Entry Fee either ascending or descending
- View – Use the View dropdown to change the display of the contest to either a List or Cards view
Contest Cards/List displays the Contest Name, Sport, Prize Pool, Entry Fee, Current Entries/Max Entries, and Start Date/Time.
Once you have identified a contest you are interested in joining, choose the Enter Contest button for that Contest. This will bring you into the Lineup Building page to choose your Teams/Players.
Contest Details
To learn more about a Contest click on the Contest Name to open up the Contest Details flyout. The Contest Details flyout contains additional information about the Contest including:
- Payout Structure – The Payout tab displays the number of places that receive payouts and the current payout amount for each position
- Scoring – The Scoring tab displays each of the categories and the associated points that Teams/Players in your lineup will accumulate in the Contest
- Contestants – The Contestants tab displays all users that have entered the Contest
- Summary – Provides an overview of the Contest along with additional specifics about the Contest
Contest Details also displays the Contest Name, Sport, Prize Pool, Entry Fee, Current Entries/Max Entries, and Start Date and Time.
Lineups and Entry
Lineups are built using a Salary Cap format by reviewing and selecting the available Teams or Players listed in the Pool along with the Cost of each option in the Pool list on the left side of the screen to build a valid Lineup that fits within the Salary Cap and Lineup spots requirements in the Lineup list on the right side of the screen.
The Contest Pool will consist of either Teams or Players depending on the event.
Teams and Players
Contests with Players and their Team will have scoring accumulated based on both the outcomes of the Team such as a Win, and outcomes of the Player such as strikeouts (MLB), points scored (NBA), yards gained (NFL), or other scoring categories. Contests with Teams and Players can be for anywhere from a single day or weeks’ worth of games up to an entire season or playoffs (NFL, NBA, MLB), or tournament (March Madness).
Players
Contests with Players in the Pool will have scoring accumulate based on the outcome of the individual player such as strikeouts (MLB), points scored (NBA), or yards gained (NFL). Contests with Players would also include individual sports such as Tennis or Golf. Contests with Players can also be for anywhere from a single day or weeks’ worth of games up to an entire season, playoffs, or tournament.
Team/Player Costs
The Cost associated with each Team or Player in the Pool is set to provide a challenging and skill-based game. The Cost is determined based on historical statistical performance and projecting expectations for the Team/Player factoring in any matchups along with the scoring categories and point allocations set up for each specific Contest.
Add Teams/Players to Lineup
To add a Team/Player from the Pool to a Lineup, select the icon next to the Team or Player in the Pool to move them into the Lineup grid on the right side of the screen. Teams/Players can also be found in the Pool by starting to type in the Search box.
Remove Teams/Players from Lineup
To remove a Team/Player from a Lineup back to the Pool, select the icon next to the Team or Player in the Lineup to move them back into the Team/Player pool on the left side of the screen.
Salary Cap
When building your lineup make note of the Balance available which is displayed right above the Lineup grid. The Balance available will update as Teams/Players are added or removed from the Lineup. The Balance cannot go below zero when building the lineup and entering the Contest. The Salary Cap (Balance) for a contest can vary by contest.
Beyond the Salary Cap, contests can also have lineup restrictions or be open-ended.
Min/Max Lineup
Some Contests will have a specified Minimum or Maximum number of Lineup spots that are required to be met to enter the Contest. The Min and Max settings (if applicable) for a Contest will display just above the Lineup grid to the left of the Balance. Contests can have the Min/Max set to the same value to require a specific number of Teams/Players selected in the Lineup, or the Contest can have different Min/Max set to provide a range of valid Lineup spots available to successful enter a Contest.
Unlimited Lineup
Some Contests will not specify a Minimum or Maximum number of Lineup spots required. In these Contests, there will be no Min/Max values displayed above the Lineup grid. For Unlimited Lineup Contests, the entry can have any number of spots filled in the Lineup as long as it is still within the Salary Cap (Balance) for the Contest. This type of Contest invokes increased strategy possibilities.
Scoring Categories & Points
Be sure to carefully consider the specific scoring categories and points allocation when building a lineup as the scoring will vary between sports and even contests within a sport. The scoring for the Contest can be found by clicking on the Contest Rules & Prizes link and viewing the Scoring tab.
Enter Contest
After taking all of the Contest parameters into consideration and building a valid Lineup that stays within the budgeted Balance and any Min/Max Lineup settings, click on the Enter Contest button to submit the Lineup into the Contest. At this time the entry fee will be removed from the user Account Balance.
Edit Lineups
After submitting a Lineup for a Contest, the lineup can be edited or canceled before the Contest starts.
Edit Lineup
An existing lineup can be edited anytime before the start of the Contest. An existing lineup can be accessed by navigating to the My Entries page, clicking on the Upcoming filter, and selecting the Edit Entry button for the Contest entry to edit. On the Lineup page, you can add or remove Teams/Players from the Lineup as needed as long as the Lineup meets both the Salary Cap and any Lineup restrictions. Click Update Entry to save all lineup changes. Click the Cancel button to discard any lineup changes.
Remove Lineup
An existing lineup can be deleted up to 30 minutes before the start of the Contest. Once the contest starts within 30 minutes then the entry can no longer be removed. To remove an existing lineup, navigate to the My Entries page, click on the Upcoming filter, and selecting the Edit Entry button for the Contest entry to edit. On the Lineup page, click the Delete Entry button and answer Yes to the confirmation message to remove the entry from the Contest. When an entry is removed from a Contest the entry fee will be refunded to the SportsClash Account Balance.
Watch and Win
After a Contest has started it becomes a “Live” contest. Follow along with the Contest to view the current scores, standings, and winnings on the My Entries page by clicking on the Live filter.
In Progress Scoring Updates
Scoring updates for in progress contests are for the entertainment and enjoyment of the game. Contests that are in progress will receive updated scoring results posted overnight at the end of each day of games. These ongoing results can be viewed by going to the My Entries page, clicking on the Live filter, and clicking on the Live Results button for any Contest.
In Progress Contests Standings/Winnings
Contests that are in progress will display the current Standings for all entries in the Contest, along with each entry’s total points scored and current winnings at the moment. Review details of every lineup in the Contest by clicking on any entry in the Standings. The Lineup details will display on the right including which teams/players the lineup has along with the percentage of lineups that drafted that team/player, the scoring details, and the total points scored for each team/player in the lineup.
To see which lineups have a certain team/player in their entry click on any team/player in the scoring details which will highlight all of the entries in the Standings that have that player/team in their Lineup.
Click the Show Only Mine checkbox to just display your entries in the Standings to see where they rank.
Click on the Export to Excel button to download a file with all of the current standings, points, winnings, lineups, and sum of ownership percentages for each entry.
Final Scoring Updates & Payouts
When a Contest is completed, the final scoring results are updated and validated to ensure they are accurate. Following this validation process, the standings and payouts are finalized. All winnings are distributed to each user’s SportsClash Account Balance. Contests that have completed final scoring and payout will be moved to the Completed filter on the My Entries page.
If there is a case where the official scorers issue a stat-correction after games have ended and our scoring validation process has completed, those changes that occur after a SportsClash contest has been finalized will not impact those finalized contest results. However, if a correction needs to be made after contests are finalized due to an issue with our final scoring and payout validation process, while rare, the validation process (including payment) may be reversed and redone correctly.
Funds Management
Deposit Funds
Funds can be deposited into your SportsClash account by PayPal, Credit Card, Debit Card, or Bank Account transaction. Deposit funds into your SportsClash account by clicking on the current account balance in the upper-right or by clicking on your profile picture and the My Account menu option. On the Balance tab of the My Account screen, click on a dollar amount or the Other option to enter how much you want to load into your account. Click the PayPal button and either log in to your PayPal account to transfer funds or click the Bank/Card button and enter Debit Card, Credit Card, or Bank Account information.
Withdraw Winnings
Winnings can be withdrawn from your SportsClash account to Venmo, or Bank Transfer. Withdraw winnings from your SportsClash account by clicking on the current account balance in the upper-right or by clicking on your profile picture and the My Account menu option. On the Winnings tab of the My Account screen, select your payment method and type in the amount to withdraw (Minimum $5 / Maximum $1000), then click the Request Withdraw button. After the withdrawal request has been submitted, the SportsClash team will review your request and send you an email when it has been approved so that you can enter your account information for processing. You can review your withdrawal request status on the History tab of the Winnings page.
Basic Strategy
Contest Selection
- Look for contests that are in a sport of interest to you where you have at least some general team and player knowledge.
- Find contests for that sport with an entry fee that fits within your financial means (play responsibly).
- Review the contest payout structure and size to see what fits your style and risk tolerance. Entering a contest that pays out half of the field offers a higher rate of winning but smaller payout. Entering a contest with a lot of entries that only pays the Top 10 or Winner Take All offers a bigger potential payout but has a lower chance to cash.
- Find contests that you can enter in the maximum number of entries allowed. Whether it is a single-entry or a multi-entry contest you level the playing field if you can max enter the contest.
- Watch for contest “overlay” which can occur in Guaranteed Prize Pool (GPP) contest types. An overlay is when a GPP contest prize money exceeds the total amount of entry fees collected. Look to enter GPP contests that have significantly fewer entries than the total entries allowed for the contest.
Lineup Building
- Pay close attention to the scoring categories and points for each contest. SportsClash is different than most fantasy sites because many contests give points not only to individual player performance but also to their team performance. Even if a player misses a game you can still accumulated team points.
- Watch lineup requirements as many of our contests allow unlimited roster spots as long as you fit within the Salary (Balance). This opens up a lot of flexibility and strategy when building lineups. Loading up a lineup with a bunch of cheap options could be a better strategy than only getting a couple high-priced options.
- Use the contest size and payout structure to help determine how unique your lineup should be. In small contests or contests that pay out to half the field, a more conservative lineup construction with less risky players/teams could be better. However, in a large contest or contest that only pays the top few spots, a more unique lineup construction with riskier players/teams could move you up the standings to the top.